Language Arts

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Dawn Aschoff

Educator since	1999
District	Foyil Public Schools
Subject Area	Math
Education	B.S. Elem. Ed., University of South Dakota
Certification	Elementary Education, Middle School Math, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts
Educational Philosophy	"All children can learn, I just need to find out how they can learn."
Lesson	Download Dawn's Lesson - Dawn Aschoff types of sentences.notebook
Video	Dawn talks about her lesson

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Sue Butler

Years in Education	33
District	Sand Springs Public Schools
Subject Area	English Science Social Studies Math
Education	BS Mentally/Physically Handicapped, East Central University
Certification	Mentally Handicapped Physically Handicapped Autism
Educational Philosophy	"Every child deserves to be treated with respect, encouragement, and strive to be the best they can be."
Lesson	Download Sue's Lesson - nouns.notebook
Video	Sue talks about her lesson

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Crystal Carey

Years in Education	6
District	Town & Country School Tulsa Community College
Subject Area	English Creative Writing
Education	Bachelor of Arts, Oklahoma State University Master of Fine Arts, St. Mary's College of CA
Certification	English
Educational Philosophy	"Learn harder! Just kidding. Have fun learning and love what you do! Fight the war against imagination."
Lesson	Download Crystal's Lesson - Shakespeare sonnet.notebook
Video	Crystal talks about her lesson

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Katy Edmonson

Years in Education	7
District	Sand Springs Public Schools - 9th Grade Center
Subject Area	English I
Education	BS English Education, Oklahoma Baptist University
Certification	5th - 8th Grade English 9th - 12th Grade English
Educational Philosophy	"My goal is to create an environment which allows for self-discovery, critical thinking, and an appreciation for all things nerdy!"
Lesson	Download Katy's Lesson - The Odyssey.notebook
Video	Katy talks about her lesson

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Jennifer Feather

Educator Since	2004
District	Sand Springs Public Schools
Subject Area	10th - 12th Special Education - English
Education	B.S. English Education, University of Oklahoma, 2004
Certification	English Mild to Moderate Disabilities Journalism Dance
Educational Philosophy	"Every student has a unique style of learning. I try to incorporate different types of activities to help all students feel successful."
Lesson	Download Jennifer's Lesson - Jennifer F Parts of speech.notebook
Video	Jennifer talks about her lesson

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Christi Gardner

Years in Education	11
District	Sand Springs Public Schools
Subject Area	English Title I Reading
Education	BA English / Secondary Education, University of Wyoming
Certification	English 6-12
Educational Philosophy	"If you like them, they will learn."
Personal Information	"In the other parts of my life, I am a Master Gardener, a great cook, and mom to an Army Sergeant, a Marine, and a rock climber."
Lesson	Download Christi's Lesson - Greek and Latin Roots (Unit 12).notebook
Video	Christi talks about her lesson

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Jan Gatti

Educator Since	1974
District	TulsaTech
Subject Area	Reading and Literacy
Education	BA Language Arts, Oklahoma State University MA Reading, Eastern Michigan University
Certification	English, Reading
Educational Philosophy	"Find a way to snag or hook them, accept where they are, and take them as far as you can get them."
Lesson	Download Jan's Lesson - Jan Gatti Writing a Paragraph.notebook
Video	Jan talks about her lesson

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Cynthia Griggs

Educator Since	1976
District	Catoosa Public Schools - Wells Middle School
Subject Area	Special Ed - 6th Grade Math, 8th Grade Language/Literature
Education	M.Ed., Special Education - Texas Tech University
Certification	Learning Disabilities Emotionally Disturbed Intellectually Challenged MR
Educational Philosophy	"I believe every child can learn, kids playing video games has proved that many times over. My challenges are finding the motivations for each child."
Personal Info	"I love to read AND I love the beach! I have a very loving husband who I wouldn't change for anything! I love my miniature schnauzer - Lexi!"
Lesson	Download Cynthia's Lesson - Genres Lesson C Griggs.notebook
Video	Cindy talks about her lesson

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Sue Jantz

Educator Since	1995
District	Jenks Public Schools
Subject Area	ELL - K, Adult ESL
Education	B.A., Music Education
Certification	Music, Elementary Education, ESL
Educational Statement	"After reading a book entitled 'Brain Rules', I am excited about incorporating an interactive SMARTBoard activity in each of my lessons. Research proves these activites significantly improve retention"
Lesson	Download Sue's Lesson - schoolworkers-suejantz.notebook
Video	Sue talks about her lesson

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Wanda Kendall

Educator Since	1972
District	TulsaTech
Subject Area	Reading, Study Skills, Test Taking, Writing, Soft Job Skills, Math
Education	BS Ed - English/Math, University of Montana M.Ed., Eastern Washington University
Certification	Language Arts, Math, P.E.
Educational Philosophy	"Find the students strengths and interests, then capitalize on that to assist with learning."
Lesson	Download Wanda's Lesson - EBSCO Wanda Kendall notebook.notebook
Video	Wanda talks about her lesson

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Sherri McNally

Educator Since	1992
District	Catoosa Public Schools - Wells Middle School
Subject Area	Language Arts Reading Math
Education	BS Special Ed., Learning Disability - Northeastern State University
Certification	Special Education Learning Disability - Birth to Adult
Educational Philosophy	"My goal in my classroom is to use and learn everything I can to be able to facilitate learning for all my students."
Personal Info	"I have a wonderful husband and 3 amazing boys! I love to scrapbook and read in my spare time."
Lesson	Download Sherri's Lesson - Plot-Conflict-Setting.notebook
Video	Sherri talks about her lesson

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Jamie Murray

Years in Education	18
District	Sand Springs Public Schools
Subject Area	Freshman English
Education	BS Business Education MA Educational Administration, Curriculum and Supervision, University of Oklahoma
Certification	Special Education Math Computers Accounting Business Math Administration
Educational Philosophy	"I believe every child is born with the capacity to learn; it is up to us as educators to make their educational experience the best it can be."
Personal Information	"I am married, have three children, and five grandsons. I am looking forward to retirement in five years."
Lesson	Download Jamie's Lesson - The Birds Game.notebook
Video	Jamie talks about her lesson

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Ella Niece

Educator Since	2003
District	Foyil
Subject Area	Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Writing
Education	BS Elem. Ed., Northeastern State University
Certification	Elementary Education
Educational Philosophy	"All children can learn; it is my job to meet the child where he/she is and take them beyond where they think they can go!"
Lesson	Download Ella's Lesson- Ella Neice Language Arts PASS Vocabulary Grade 4 .notebook
Video	Ella talks about her lesson

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Kathy Prickett

Educator Since	1976
District	Collinsville Public Schools
Subject Area	Reading - 6th Grade
Education	B.S. Special Education, Oklahoma State University
Certification	Elementary Education Middle School Language Arts
Educational Philosophy	"All children can learn and begin school wanting to learn. As a teacher I must continue to encourage them to maintain their desire to learn."
Personal Information	"My husband and son are also teachers - my husband in the same system; my son is in Owasso."
Lesson	Download Kathy's Lesson - Kathy P Fact or Opinion.notebookFact/Opinion
Video	Kathy talks about her lesson

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Lynn Schroeder

Educator Since	1989
District	Sequoyah Public Schools
Subject Area	Special Education PreK-1
Education	B.A. Special Education, Northeastern State University M.Ed. Early Childhood, Northeastern State University Reading Specialist
Certification	Special Education - LD, MR, ED, Autism Early Childhood Reading Specialist Elementary Principal
Educational Philosophy	"My job is to meet each child where they are and advance them as far as possible. I work to build a strong foundation for them to build on."
Lesson	Download Lynn's Lesson - Letter B Schroeder.notebook
Video	Lynn talks about her lesson

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Jacki Taylor

Educator Since	2007
District	Jenks Public Schools
Subject Area	Language Arts, Social Studies
Education	BS Elem Ed, University of Oklahoma
Certification	Elementary Education Middle Level English
Educational Philosophy	"My philosophy of education is that all students can learn and be successful and that learning should be fun and interesting."
Lesson	Download Jacki's Lesson - Jacki Taylor Using Transitions in Writing.notebook
Video	Jacki talks about her lesson

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Cassie Wayman

Educator Since	2005
District	Sand Springs Public Schools
Subject Area	8th Grade English
Education	B.A. Secondary English
Certification	Secondary English
Educational Philosophy	"Students benefit and learn more by facilitating their own learning. Learning happens in the struggle."
Lesson	Download Cassie's Lesson - Cassie Identifying Tone in Literature.notebook
Video	Cassie talks about her lesson

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Tammy Wiles

Educator Since	2004
District	Foyil Public Schools
Subject Area	Science, Reading, Math Tutoring
Education	B.S. Elem. Ed., Northeastern State University
Certification	Elementary Education, Intermediate Math, Middle School Science
Educational Philosophy	"Students learn in different ways, but all students learn."
Personal Information	"My favorite things in life are kids and animals."
Lesson	Download Tammy's Lesson - Tammy Wiles Introduction to Poetry.notebook
Video	Tammy talks about her lesson